Modular Glide Platform Assembly for Compact Resistance Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reformer devices are often bulky, heavy, and expensive, limiting their accessibility and usability for resistance training.
Innovation Solution
A modular exercise system comprising a glide module with a chassis and sliding extremity platform, resistance bands, and an exercise bar module, which can be configured to provide resistance training and balance exercises, allowing for adjustable resistance and versatile workout routines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional reformer devices are used to provide resistance training, then effective exercise functionality is achieved, but the devices become bulky, heavy, and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The reformer device is divided into separate modular components including a glide module with carriage, resistance band system with docking structure, exercise bar module with base and stand, and platform module. Each module can be independently configured, assembled, and stored, allowing the system to provide full resistance training functionality while reducing overall weight and enabling flexible storage when not in use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional reformer devices are used to provide resistance training, then effective exercise functionality is achieved, but the devices become bulky and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into compact modular units that can be individually stored when not in use. The glide module, resistance band system, exercise bar module, and platform module can be separated and stored in small spaces, dramatically reducing the volume requirement compared to traditional bulk reformer devices while maintaining full exercise functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are designed to nest within each other when stored. The carriage can be positioned within the frame structure, resistance bands can be coiled and stored in designated compartments, and the exercise bar module can be collapsed or nested within the base structure, minimizing storage volume to a fraction of traditional reformer devices.
3Weight of stationary object
If modular components are used to reduce device weight and volume, then portability and storage are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each modular component is designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection mechanisms that work across all modules. The docking structure uses standardized attachment points for resistance bands, the base module has universal mounting features for the exercise bar, and the platform module interfaces with both the glide module and base. This universality simplifies assembly and reduces the complexity of integrating multiple modules, as users only need to learn one connection system rather than multiple different assembly procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a compact, customizable, and cost-effective solution for full-body strength, stretching, and balance training, enabling a variety of exercises with adjustable resistance and ergonomic design for improved user experience.
Implementation Method 1
one or more resistance devices, such as resistance bands, configured to be coupled between a docking structure of the chassis and the sliding extremity platform
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise device including a first board, a second board having one or more linear rails running along a lengthwise dimension of the exercise device, an extremity platform coupled to the one or more linear rails in a sliding engagement, and a resistance band dock coupled to sides of the first board and the second board.